The Matchmaker(1958)
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The Matchmaker Synopsis
Thornton Wilder's tale of a matchmaker who desires the man she's supposed to be pairing with another woman.
The Matchmaker (1958) is a comedy and romance film directed by Joseph Anthony, released on July 23, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine and Paul Ford. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Anthony
- Writers:
- Thornton Wilder, John Michael Hayes
- Producers:
- Don Hartman
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Don Hartman Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Matchmaker (1958) Trailer
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The Matchmaker Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Matchmaker.
Original Trailer
Trailer
Title Sequence
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Shirley Booth
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Cornelius and Barnaby hide out
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Cornelius puts his hands around Irene's waist
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The Matchmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Booth
as Dolly 'Gallagher' Levi
Anthony Perkins
as Cornelius Hackl
Shirley MacLaine
as Irene Molloy
Paul Ford
as Horace Vandergelder
Robert Morse
as Barnaby Tucker
Perry Wilson
as Minnie Fay
Wallace Ford
as Malachi Stack
Russell Collins
as Joe Scanlon
Rex Evans
as August
Gavin Gordon
as Rudolph
Torben Meyer
as Alex
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Anthony, written by Thornton Wilder and John Michael Hayes, produced by Don Hartman.
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The Matchmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Matchmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Matchmaker online?
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The Matchmaker (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Matchmaker?
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The main cast of The Matchmaker (1958) includes Shirley Booth, Anthony Perkins, Shirley MacLaine, Paul Ford and Robert Morse. The film was directed by Joseph Anthony. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Matchmaker released?
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The Matchmaker was released on July 23, 1958 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Matchmaker worth watching?
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The Matchmaker (1958) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Matchmaker?
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Yes. The official The Matchmaker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.